Doesn't that sound like summer? Seeing a Lady Bug or enjoying some sweet sorbet? You've got them both here! According to an article by Jessica Estrada, the symbolic meaning of a lady bug landing on you is good luck and good fortune.
Hi there - I'm the Card Connoisseur, Susan Boback. I've been playing with paper crafts since I was a kid, that's like 50 years or more. You'd think I'd have learned it all but in this world-wide community of paper crafting there are always new versions of old techniques, and new products that coordinate so beautifully together. That's one of the main reasons I love Stampin' Up! the product coordination and the variety of products.
I didn't plan to purchase the Lady Bug punch, you know. But. I saw the fun my downline Karen, was having with it. Who said a paper lady bug had to be red with black wings? Not necessary when you're the artist, and you design your own greeting cards. Really? OK! Soon after I got the Lady Bug punch, I discovered not only the versatility and colors of the Lady Bugs, but that the body and wings could each be used to put together other designs.
I have made green vine leaves for a wreath
petals for a large sunflower;
and vase. A vase? Yes.
Now then.
Here's the Lady Bug "Z" Fold I designed for my beginner card makers in celebration of spring, April 2022. I'd love for you to fall in love with the Stampin' Up! products I've chosen, please adapt the idea to what you have to use. And if you'd like to know about getting these Stampin' Up! products contact me here by leaving a comment or go to my website at www.susanboback.stampinup.net. Get a catalog at my website.
HELLO LADY BUG – PUNCH - 157693 page 30 (Annual Catalog) OR
– page 20 Mini Catalog. Also can be purchased as a Bundle with stamps for 20% less through June. 157699.
VELLUM LAYERING DESIGNS PAPER – 157764 page 33
SWEET SORBET CARDSTOCK - 2022 In Color 159268 page 122 (annual catalog)
BASIC BLACK – 121045 page 123 (annual catalog)
BLING – PAGE 141 – 143 (annual catalog) always use an
uneven number on the card front
1. Use Sweet Sorbet for an - A2 card. That's a card base that is 8 1/2" x 11" and scored in half at 4 1/4". For the front fold, score it at 2 1/8” and fold back towards the fold of the card
base.
1. 2. Attach a black/white print layer 2 7/8” x 5 ¼”
to the folded back (2 1/8”) piece. MAKE
sure that you only put adhesive on the card base because the DSp that hangs
over should not be sticky on the back.
2. 3. Punch out two black Lady Bug bodies, 2 Lady Bug wings in Sweet Sorbet.
3. 4. Use a dot of glue on each wing to attach to body. Use a black marker to add dots to the wings.
4. 5. Attach lady bugs to vellum FIRST BEFORE
attaching vellum to black layer/card base. The reason is that the adhesive
shows under the vellum.
5. 6. Add the adhesive to the back side of the
vellum, cut at 3 ¼” x 3 ½”, under the lady bugs so it doesn’t show
through. Also make sure that you don’t
put adhesive on the one-inch overhang of the vellum.
6. 7. Add a white layer to the inside, 5 x 3 ¾”.
7. 8. Add THREE (3) bling of your choice to the card –
always an uneven number – one on the card front and two on the inside. Line up the two bling on the inside piece in
the upper and lower right corner so that they are visible when the card is
folded flat.
8.
No sentiment is added – you can use for many
different occasions.
I'd love to see what you choose to put together for your
version of this card. Post it at Card Connoisseur on Face Book or send me an email. Note that this
blog address spells CardConnoissuer a little differently that the word
is spelled on the Face Book Page.
You might choose to hold an online workshop with your friends from around the country, or an in-person gathering - there's many ways to get free products and discounts as a customer. If you are interested in saving 20% and more, on every order you place, join my team - click here, and share in the community of demonstrators who are hobbyists or take the business forward. I'd love to share this with you!
In May of 2022 there are some extra deals with joining so make sure to check on what you can get just for choosing to purchase the kit. Look here. And don't forget that you are not obligated to purchase another product, to teach a class, to hold a workshop, to sell anything to anyone. Its a great way to upgrade your tools or save money on the beautiful products.
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